THE ROYAL MALAYSIA POLICE

The Royal Malaysian Police (Abbreviation: RMP; Malay: Polis Diraja Malaysia, PDRM;) is a part of the security forces structure in Malaysia. The force is a centralized organization with responsibilities ranging from traffic control to intelligence gathering.

It’s headquarters is located at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the regular RMP is also assisted by a support group comprising of Extra Police Constables, Police Volunteer Reserves, Auxiliary Police, Police Cadets and a civilian service element.

Rakan Cop is a community outreach programme launched in 9 August 2005.

The RMP constantly co-operates closely with police forces worldwide, which include those from the four neighbouring countries Malaysia shares border with: Indonesian National Police, Royal Brunei Police Force, Royal Thai Police and Singapore Police Force.

The modern police organization in Malaysia started in 25 March 1807 after the Charter of Justice in Penang was granted.

Most of the officers were of British origin. Later this organization was developed in the Straits Settlements and other Malay State, particularly the Federal Malay States.

At that time, police organization was limited to their respective states.

Only after World War II, a single police organization with maiden administration of the centre was established and it was known as the Civil Affairs Police Force.

This organization was formed in Malaya and led by H. B. Longworthy.

The British colonial had to stabilize the police organization after a nationwide anarchy took place during Japanese state time.

One of the problems faced by the police then was the rebellion of the communist party.

During the confrontations of Malaysia and Indonesian forces from 1963 to 1965, the police force along with military forces fought against the infiltrations of Indonesian forces in the sates of Johore and Sabah.

Almost a year after Independence Day, on July 24, 1958, the King of Malaysia, Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhamad (late) bestowed the Royal title to the Malayan Federations Police Forces.

In 1963, the Royal federation Of Malayan Police (RFMP), the North Borneo Armed Constabulary and Sarawak Constabulary was merged and formed the Royal Malaysian Police.